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Hull based band, The Cliques talk about their music, hopes and aspirations and a recent trip to Liverpool which saw them playing at the legendary Cavern Club.

Simon at The Cavern

The band's members are in their early twenties and each of them has had a long standing interest in music. Simon was a friend of James for a long time but it was only after a conversation with Sam at the back of a bus that Simon decided to form a band.

James at The Cavern

The band has a unique way of getting around. They transport themselves, and their equipment to gigs using public transport. Buses and trains although on their recent trip to Liverpool, thanks to the support of their fans they were able to hire a coach for the trip down the M62.

Sam and Simon at The Cavern

Although an unsigned band; writing, booking, travelling and performing means being in the band is a full-time job. They're already performing a couple of times a week and with the help and support of their fans and using the internet Simon says the band's gathering a following of which he and the other band members are proud of.

The Cliques at the Cavern

In March, a trip to play at the Cavern Club was a mixed experience. The band hired a coach so that their fans could accompany them and see them play. They felt their fans were extremely supportive and say members of some of the other bands on the bill were complementary of their set too. They say there were slightly disappointed with the venue considering its venerable history but it's still a thrill to say they've played there.

The poster!

The band are hoping to play at the Leeds Festival later this year but have loftier ambitions to get a record deal and will continue to travel to gigs across
the country and play closer to home. Details of the band's forthcoming dates can be found on their mySpace page.